RAK Entrepreneurs Business Clinic From Wrong Turns to Right Destination

Real challenges. Real solutions. Real conversations. A live Zoom session where entrepreneurs hear what actually goes wrong, early enough to fix it.

Mon Feb 23 4:00 PM UAE 60 minutes Online via Zoom Hosted by RAK Entrepreneurs

Zoom link will be provided separately after RSVP.

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What this clinic is

  • A webinar series built to close the gap between business theory and lived reality.
  • Two guest experts share real cases from their journeys and client work.
  • Focused on what went wrong, how it was fixed, and what to do next.
  • Moderated to keep the discussion practical, candid, and useful.
Real cases Hard lessons Actionable fixes Audience Q and A Curated follow-ups

How the session runs

  • Live Zoom session, 60 minutes total
  • Two back-to-back expert segments
  • Moderated discussion, then audience Q and A
  • Optional one-to-one follow-ups via RAK Entrepreneurs
Learning first. No sales pitches.

Speakers and moderators

Guest speaker
Tim Wicker
Founder, The Compliance Connection
Guest speaker
Kaan Bozoglu
Founder, Titan Digital Solutions
Moderator
Georgina Kelly
CEO, RAK Entrepreneurs
Moderator
Dr. Mohammad Barakat
CEO, Consilium Advisory

Moderation keeps discussions coherent, confidential, and learning-focused.

What we cover

Formation and startup readiness

  • Feasibility and flawed assumptions
  • Business models, strategy, and unit economics
  • Market sizing, validation, and research errors
  • Funding structures and capital misallocation
  • IP, trademarks, contracts, and early legal blind spots
  • Regulatory compliance, licensing, and insurance gaps

Business operations and management

  • Founder versus manager capability gaps
  • Accounting, controls, governance, and financial management
  • Marketing strategy versus execution disconnects
  • HR, culture, incentives, and performance breakdowns
  • Logistics, vendor risk, and supply chain issues
  • Customer experience and retention blind spots

Growth and strategic transitions

  • Managing growth without breaking operations
  • Sustainable versus artificial growth models
  • Turnarounds, recovery limits, and restructures
  • Spin-offs, asset separation, and integration issues
  • Exit planning mistakes and value leakage

Clinic rules

  • Confidentiality matters, no identifiable client information.
  • No direct solicitation or overt selling during sessions.
  • Follow-up introductions are curated by RAK Entrepreneurs.
  • Discussions stay practical and solution-oriented.

Why it helps

  • You save time by learning from avoidable mistakes.
  • You leave with clear next steps, not motivational talk.
  • You can request targeted one-to-one follow-ups.

Live agenda (60 minutes)

4:00
Welcome, format, and ground rules
4:05
Case segment 1 with Tim Wicker
4:25
Case segment 2 with Kaan Bozoglu
4:45
Audience Q and A, live problem solving
4:58
Next steps, how follow-ups work
5:00
Wrap
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FAQs

Who is this for

Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and students who want practical answers and real-world lessons.

Where does it happen

Online via Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link after RSVP.

Is it interactive

Yes. It is moderated, then opened up for audience Q and A.

Can I pitch during the session

No. The clinic stays learning-first. Direct solicitation and overt selling are not permitted.

How do one-to-one follow-ups work

You can request a follow-up with guest experts. RAK Entrepreneurs curates introductions to keep them relevant.

Will cases be confidential

Yes. Case discussions avoid identifiable client information.

RSVP and Zoom link

Hosted by RAK Entrepreneurs. RSVP by phone or email and you will receive the Zoom link separately.